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A Fire in the Forest: The Life and Legacy of the Ba'al Shem Tov

A Fire in the Forest: The Life and Legacy of the Ba'al Shem Tov

Rabbi Israel ben Eliezer (1698-1760), known as the Ba'al Shem Tov ("Master of the Good Name"), is one of the most beloved and celebrated, yet elusive, figures in Jewish history. Today, Jews worldwide – and even non-Jews – revere him as the founder of the Hasidic movement, a 18th-century offshoot of Judaism that promotes a mystical interpretation of the Bible, and as a model of piety and spirituality. The documentary A FIRE IN THE FOREST explores the life and legacy of the Ba'al Shem Tov through interviews with religious leaders and scholars, and on-location footage. The title derives from a tale about rabbis finding a hidden fire in the forest where they could appeal to God for help and have their prayers answered.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: A Fire in the Forest: The Life and Legacy of the Ba'al Shem Tov
  • Genres: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2012-07-26
  • Runtime: 58 minutes
  • Rating: 0/10 (0 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Throughline Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.7985
  • Languages:

Cast & Crew

Marc Soloway

Marc Soloway

as Self - Host / Narrator (voice)

Trailers & Clips

Fire in the Forest trailer

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Keywords

mysticjudaismhasidic judaismmysticismreligion and spirituality

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What is A Fire in the Forest: The Life and Legacy of the Ba'al Shem Tov?

A Fire in the Forest: The Life and Legacy of the Ba'al Shem Tov is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2012-07-26.

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The main cast includes Marc Soloway, .

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Where was A Fire in the Forest: The Life and Legacy of the Ba'al Shem Tov filmed?

A Fire in the Forest: The Life and Legacy of the Ba'al Shem Tov was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is A Fire in the Forest: The Life and Legacy of the Ba'al Shem Tov?

The total runtime of A Fire in the Forest: The Life and Legacy of the Ba'al Shem Tov is 58 minutes.

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